Citywide Training & Leadership Development Lead

City of Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Training Program Manager to lead citywide learning initiatives that strengthen employee growth, leadership development, and organizational excellence. You will collaborate across departments to design scalable training programs and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

You will conduct needs assessments, develop curricula, administer the LMS, report on training outcomes, and oversee onboarding and compliance training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, OD, or related field.
• 3–5 years HR experience, including training needs assessment and program development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Leads citywide training needs assessments using data and leadership input.
• Designs and implements enterprise and department training programs.
• Develops learning paths and competency models.
• Manages onboarding and orientation programs.
• Administers LMS and tracks training data.
• Measures training effectiveness and drives continuous improvement.
• Monitors participation and reports insights to leadership.
• Stays current on training best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Training needs assessment

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Training Program Manager to lead citywide learning initiatives that strengthen employee growth, leadership development, and organizational excellence. You will collaborate across departments to design scalable training programs and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

You will conduct needs assessments, develop curricula, administer the LMS, report on training outcomes, and oversee onboarding and compliance training.